Francesco from Florence

About me I was born and raised in this town and, after spending an almost-two-year-long spell working in Bratislava, I settled back in my hometown, working first as a business consultant and then as an administrative in a large company. I am book-addicted, so I spend a lot of my free time reading. I also love to watch and play (but mainly watch) football, supporting the local t...

Aug 9, 2025

Biblioteca delle Oblate Florence

An old modern library

""Biblioteca delle Oblate" is the most important meeting point for Florence's students. It's got a great atmosphere & environment and a charming cafeteria!"

Biblioteca delle Oblate is the most important meeting point for the students living close to the centre of Florence. Unfortunately, when I used to be a student, I used to live a bit too far from it and there was no point for me in going to study there. Anyway, I always loved the atmosphere and the environment. I often stopped by for a while on Saturday afternoon, reading some newspapers, drinking something or just reading my own book.

I like it because there's a lot of free space in the garden and also a lot of space on the huge inner balconies at the upper floors and people can gather there, for studying or just socialising.

Inside the library there is a cafeteria (open when the library is open) and you'll see local students drinking espresso there at any time of the day and of the night, especially when exams are near.

Art & culture

Coffee & tea

About this spot

Via dell’Oriuolo 24

€

free

Website

Social

find your way in Florence, download our app.

Find your way with 109 Insider Tips from our Local Spotters

Discover hidden gems and all our locals’ favourites! Get full access to our Florence guide.

Nice place right!? There’s so much more to discover:

Discover all other hidden gems in Florence

The Gran Cru

The friendly bar downstairs

"The Gran Cru" is something between a beer shop and pub in the south of Florence. I like how it has a friendly atmosphere and the tips by owner Francesco.

Bars

Shopping

Laura

Scala

Sep 16, 2025

Mago Balducci

Wine bar

Surrender to the expertly crafted Negronis, refreshing Aperol Spritzes, or personalized cocktails tailored to your preferences at Mago Balducci.

Bars

Snacks

Matilde

Ceseri

Sep 11, 2025

Serre Torrigiani

A bistrot in a private garden

"Serre Torrigiani" is a private garden that hosts a bar and a bistrot in Florence. The noble family still owns the villa & manages the bistros to this day!

Art & culture

Bars

Restaurants